La Cava Loop

Monday 18th November 2013 at 10.00am This is what time the ride will set off. It’s best to get to the starting point at least 15 minutes beforehand to avoid missing the start.

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Cycling time

Ride distance

Suitable for

Distance from me

Ride level

90 Mins
The actual length of time
you’ll be riding.

12 Miles
The total mileage of the ride.

Women only
Not all rides are suitable for everyone. This will tell you if the ride is suitable for you and/or your friends and family.

? Miles

Steady
If you’re fairly confident on your bike and ready to broaden your cycling horizons, Steady rides are ideal. At a comfortable pace, and possibly with some modest hills along the way, rides take place on mainly quiet roads with plenty of sights along the way.

Overall Duration On a long ride, it’s sometimes good to have a little break in the middle, or maybe a catch up at the beginning or end to keep it sociable. This means that the overall ride duration may be longer than the actual cycling time.

Breeze Bike Rides in Wigan

This ride will start and finish at the car park opposite La Cava Restaurant Hindley. We will take the cycle path up to the canal and then join the Whelley Loop Line towards Haigh Hall and although this includes some uphill climbs we then take the canal towpath downhill into Wigan where we will cross over the canal and follow the towpath for a while before joining a section of National Cycling Network's Route 55 through Platt Bridge and then over Amberswood Common Hindley and back to the car park.

The total ride is approximately 12 miles along cycle paths, canal towpath and quiet side roads and is suitable for all types of bikes except those with stabilisers or trailers.

Ladies are advised to wear a helmet and suitable clothing in case of bad weather. If you have a spare inner tube for your bike please bring this along although if you don't have one please don't let this stop you from joining the ride. Also you may wish to bring along a drink to keep you hydrated during the ride.

We will have the opportunity to have a chat and drinks/refreshments at the Hockery Brook Pub, which is a short walk from the car park, at the end of the ride.

Please log on www.breezebikerides.com and register on the ride to secure a place

Don’t forget…. Breeze are on a mission to spread the word about their rides, and need your help. If you introduce one friend who goes on to take part in a Breeze ride, you’ll receive a Breeze water bottle, introduce a second friend, you’ll be the proud owner of one of their swish Breeze Buffs, and introduce a third friend and Breeze will send you £15 of Love2Shop vouchers. Read the article on the homepage for more information.

Meet the Champions

Margaret Green
Hi I'm Margaret and I've been cycling on and off for the last 10 years or so but now have more time since being lucky enough to retire two years ago!! I enjoy cycling so much and meeting new friends- in fact it's the only exercise that doesn't feel like a punishment to me - and I would love to think I'd encouraged others to enjoy it too.

British Cycling and Sky have come together to help get even more people riding their bikes and falling in love with cycling. However you ride, we've created a whole range of ways for you to get involved - from big traffic-free events, to local guided rides; from women-only rides and support, to tips, ideas and great routes.